Definition of International unit

1. Noun. A particular, minute unit of mass, defined differently for different substances, but so that varying substances of the same general type have the property that one international unit of the one has the same effect on the human body as one international unit of the other. ¹

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Medical Definition of International unit

1. The amount of a substance, such as a drug, hormone, vitamin, enzyme, etc., that produces a specific effect as defined by an international body and accepted internationally; e.g., for an enzyme it is umole of product formed (or substrate consumed) per minute. Synonym: unit. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of International Unit

international law
international law enforcement agency
international logistic support
international nautical mile
international normalised ratio
international orange
international organisation
international organization
international pitch
international reply coupon
international reply coupons
international rules football
international scale
international system of units
international terrorism
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